30 days of water savings: Day 12

The dry bed of the Stevens Creek Reservoir is seen March 13 in Cupertino.

Marcio Jose Sanchez

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The state is in a serious drought that’s unlikely to end anytime soon. Californians are being told to cut back on water use, and The Star wants to help.

For the next 30 days, we will share a daily Save Our Water tip to help you conserve. Have your own tip? Comment below or tweet us using the hashtag #vcdrought.

Day 12

Use the phone. Call your local water provider and ask about rebates for actions such as buying high-efficiency appliances and replacing lawns with drought-tolerant plants. Visit vcstar.com/drought for more tips and information.

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